NM3010 - 12 Lead ECG and its use in Assessment of the Patient
CPPD

Key information

Course overview

Module outline and aims

The recording and interpretation of the 12 lead ECG is becoming an essential skill forstaff that work in high dependency areas. Using this diagnostic tool assists in the care ofthe acutely unwell patient and in some cases provides vital information, allowing the bestevidence based care to begin without further delay.

Content outline

The module will guide you in a systematic way through the recognition and interpretationof 12 lead ECGs and includes:

This module can be taken as part of the BSc Nursing Studies top up degree. If you wish to complete a top-up degree, please apply directly on the Nursing Studies programme webpage. If you would still like to complete this module as a CPPD student but would like to complete a top-up degree at a later date, please note that you will only be able to transfer a maximum of 30 credits which have been awarded within 5 years prior to the start date of the programme (top-up degree). For any further information regarding top-up degrees please contact healthcppd@city.ac.uk

Module leaders

Tracey is a senior lecturer in adult nursing specialising in cardiac care who joined City University London in 2005. She previously worked in a variety of cardiac roles within Barts and the London NHS Trust and the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.

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